Here in SE England (Kent), we seem to be blessed with folk clubs in almost every town. My regular club in Deal started in the '60's at the end of the pier. It closed for about 10 yrs and then re-opened in a local pub. Since then it has moved around a bit mainly due to getting slung out when 'mine host' changed or the brewery decided to charge rent for the room.We've been in our present pub for about 8yrs which is probably some sort of record. I could visit a folk club every night of the week (I think) within a 15 mile radius. Most follow the same format of one or two floor singers nights, with a guest about once a month. The atmosphere is informal and even the rubbish I knock out is appreciated - or maybe they're just being polite.....